COMM Internship for Bio-Olympionics 2019

As a reward for the good results at the International Biology Olympiad 2019 (IBO), the 6 best Saarland pupils were invited to take part in a practical course in Molecular Biology on March 11, 2019 at the Competence Center Molecular Medicine (COMM) in Homburg. In addition to the extraction of DNA from fruits, the students amplified the TLOC1/SEC62 gene from a cDNA sample of prostate cancer tumour cells using PCR. Afterwards, they cut out the same gene from a vector using two different restriction enzymes. The cDNA was then compared with the PCR product in an agarose gel to confirm the correctness of the plasmid. Since 2013, the COMM has regularly supported the Saarland participants of the IBO with preparation and reward practical courses.

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The COMM supports knowledge transfer, public relations, young scientists and networking in the field of molecular medicine within the “NanoBioMed – Life and Matter” focus area of the Saarland University.